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J55 JCW

2006 Daimler Super V8

Gold Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,171 mi
Last recorded48,171 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Daimler Super V864,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 JCW
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 48,171 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil cooler has a leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Joint rubber torn. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp bulb adrift/not working.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 45,490 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 42,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PROMPT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 42,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush PROMPT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 38,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 38,856 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 34,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 30,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 24,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 20,267 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 15,634 miles

Nearside Front tyre 1mm inner edge

slight differential oil leak

wiper blades splitting

Fail 9 May 2017 15,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre 1mm inner edge

slight differential oil leak

wiper blades splitting

Pass 9 May 2016 10,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 5,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 4,835 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 3,925 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 3,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 3,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 3,876 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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J55 JCW is a 2006 Daimler Super V8 in Gold with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 64,997 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J55 JCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J55 JCW registered?

J55 JCW is a 2006 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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